practical nursing student handbook 2015 – 2016
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Practical Nursing Student Handbook
2017 – 2018
Department of Nursing
Brainerd Campus
Central Lakes College
501 West College Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401
Department of Nursing
Staples Campus
Central Lakes College
1830 Airport Road
Staples, MN 56479
Toll free: 1-800-933-0346
Director of Nursing: (218) 855-8125
Admissions: (218) 855-8036
Registration: (218) 855-8034
Revised: July 24, 2017
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Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................1 Accreditation/Approval................................................................................................................................1
General Program Information ......................................................................................................................1 Central Lakes College Vision, Mission and Values ................................................................................2
Cenral Lakes College Nursing Program Vision, Mission, and Philosophy .............................................2
Central Lakes College’s Nursing Philosophy Statement .........................................................................2
PN Program Student Learning Outcomes ................................................................................................3
National League for Nursing Education Competencies Model ...............................................................4
Nursing Faculty ........................................................................................................................................5
Admissions ...................................................................................................................................................6 Application Requirements: ......................................................................................................................6
Prerequisites: ............................................................................................................................................6
After Application: ....................................................................................................................................7
After Acceptance: ....................................................................................................................................7
Clinical Requirements ..............................................................................................................................7
Criminal Background Study ....................................................................................................................8
Immunization Records .............................................................................................................................8
Student Information for Clinical Sites .....................................................................................................8
CPR Certification .....................................................................................................................................8
Liability Insurance ...................................................................................................................................8
Physical and Mental Requirements ..........................................................................................................8
Authorization for the Release of Student Information .............................................................................9
Drug/Alcohol Policy ................................................................................................................................9
Tobacco/Electric Cigarette Use ...............................................................................................................9
Course Requirements .............................................................................................................................10
Practical Nursing Course Descriptions: .................................................................................................10
Academic Progression/Graduation Requirements .....................................................................................12
Procedures for Repeating Failed/Withdrawn Courses ...........................................................................12
Procedures for Readmission ..................................................................................................................13
Readmission after Ineligibility ...............................................................................................................13
Student Removal from the Practical Nursing Program..............................................................................13 Grading ......................................................................................................................................................17 Attendance .................................................................................................................................................17
Lab Attendance Policy ...........................................................................................................................17
Clinical Absence Policy .........................................................................................................................17
Practical Nursing Academic Probation Policy .......................................................................................18
Practical Nursing Clinical Student Success Plan Policy ........................................................................18
Communication/Computer Requirements .................................................................................................19 Clinical Participation .................................................................................................................................19
Student supplies and course materials ...................................................................................................19
Student Costs .........................................................................................................................................19
Uniforms and Dress Code ......................................................................................................................20
Lab Dress Code ......................................................................................................................................20
Transportation ........................................................................................................................................21
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Online and Clinical Orientation .............................................................................................................21
Confidentiality/HIPAA ..........................................................................................................................21
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure ...........................................................................................................21
Student Support ..........................................................................................................................................21
Advising .................................................................................................................................................21
Student complaints/grievances ..............................................................................................................21
Disabilities Accommodation ..................................................................................................................21
Star Alert Emergency Notification System ...........................................................................................22
Classes Cancellation/ Campus Closing ..................................................................................................22
Learning Commons ................................................................................................................................22
Learning Resource Center .....................................................................................................................22
Opportunities for Student Participation .....................................................................................................23
Authorization for Release of Student Information.....................................................................................23 Other Important Notices: ...........................................................................................................................24 Simulation in Health Care Education Participation Expectations and Confidentiality Statement ............25
Appendices .................................................................................................................................................26 Appendix A: Program Course Requirements .......................................................................................26
Appendix B: Drug Testing Policy ........................................................................................................27
Appendix C: Student Success Plan ........................................................................................................33
Appendix D: Academic Policies Due Process Form ............................................................................34
Appendix E: MnSCU Performance Standards for Nursing Programs (PN Courses identified) ...........35
Appendix F American Nurses Association (ANA) Social Media Policy ..............................................46
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Introduction
Welcome to the Central Lakes College (CLC) Practical Nursing (PN) Program. The program is designed to prepare
graduates to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN) licensure. Graduates
who successfully pass the NCLEX-PN are eligible to apply for admission to the Advanced Standing track within the
Associate in Science Degree (AS) Traditional Nursing Program at CLC, which prepares graduates to take the National
Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN) licensure.
College-wide policies and procedures as outlined in the CLC student catalog are applicable to all students. Additional
policies and procedures specific to the Practical Nursing (PN) Program are outlined in this handbook, and supplement
those in the college-wide catalog. All current and future nursing students are expected to adhere to the policies and
procedures of this handbook as well as all policies of clinical agencies where the student is placed. The PN Handbook is
not intended to serve as a contract. The PN program reserves the right to update the policies and procedures in the student
handbook as needed; therefore, the contents of the handbook are subject to change. Students should see the Director of
Nursing or course instructors for any questions about policies and procedures presented in the student handbook.
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the material contained within this handbook as of the
date listed on the cover page. However, all policies, procedures, clinical information/documentation, program information,
and fees are subject to changes at any time by appropriate action of the faculty, the college administration, the Director of
Nursing, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees, the Minnesota Board of Nursing, or the
Minnesota Legislature without prior notification. The provisions of this handbook do not constitute a contract between the
student, the college, or the Nursing Program. The information in this handbook is for use as an academic tool and is
subject to change at any time. The nursing handbook may undergo changes following a student’s admission & progression
in the core nursing program. Students will be responsible for and held to changes in the nursing handbook. Core nursing
students will be notified of handbook changes.
Accreditation/Approval
Central Lakes College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools. The Practical Nursing program is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing with most recent
visit in October, 2013. Graduates of the Practical Nursing program obtain a diploma in Practical Nursing and are eligible
to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) as a practical nurse (PN). The Practical Nursing Program
is in the process of seeking national nursing accreditation through the National League for Nursing (NLN) Commission
for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA).
General Program Information
The Practical Nursing (PN) Program was established in 1958 in order to provide an educational nursing program to meet
the needs of entry level nursing for the central Minnesota region. The PN Program is academically rigorous and will
require a great deal of time and personal commitment. Students choosing a career in nursing must have or develop the
necessary psychosocial, physical, emotional and financial resources to meet the stress and demands of the nursing
program and the profession of nursing. Student course requirements include classroom theory and lab experiences on
campus and clinical experiences off-campus in a variety of health-care settings including hospitals, clinics, and nursing
homes in the region.
1-year option Fall start (Staples campus - 9 months)
Students begin in the fall and complete the program in May of the following year. After completing all required pre-
requisites to the program (9 credits) the student will take 13-14 credits fall and spring semesters. Clinical experiences are
arranged in a variety of health-care settings in the region. In order to be successful in this option, it is highly
recommended that students do not work, or if a student must work, does not work more than 20 hours per week. Students
carry a full credit load.
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Central Lakes College Vision, Mission and Values
Vision: CLC, Minnesota’s leading Community and Technical College for lifelong learning
Mission: We Build Futures
At Central Lakes College, we:
Are committed to a supportive environment for the growth and development of students from diverse cultural,
ethnic, economic, and educational backgrounds
Offer liberal arts, technical education, and customized training programs of proven high-quality that are accessible
and affordable and that lead to employment, skill enhancement, or transfer to other institutions of higher learning
Anticipate and respond to the needs of business and industry in a globally competitive economy
Encourage and support cultural enrichment, life-long learning, civic responsibility, and community development
Cenral Lakes College Nursing Program Vision, Mission, and Philosophy
Vision: Promote lifelong learning by providing a geographical and economically accessible nursing program for
students that will meet the community’s need for caring, competent, entry-level practical and professional
nurses.
Mission: To build futures by educating students who have the potential for self-development to become practical
and professional nurses that will administer safe, client-centered, and holistic nursing care in a variety of
healthcare settings.
Central Lakes College’s Nursing Philosophy Statement
The Central Lakes College Nursing Programs believe that Nursing is grounded in the biological, psychological,
sociological, and spiritual sciences. Nursing is devoted to promoting, maintaining, and restoring the health of individuals,
families and communities (clients) as well as promoting a peaceful, dignified death. Nurses care for diverse clients across
the lifespan in a variety of inpatient and community-based settings by providing safe, culturally sensitive, individualized
patient/relationship centered care and by participating as a member of the health care team.
Nurses recognize that teamwork and inter-professional collaboration among health care professionals is critical to
delivering safe, quality patient care. Ongoing quality improvement activities are performed in concert with other
members of the health care team. Implementing established evidence based care, skills in informatics, and patient care
technology is essential to the delivery of quality, safe, patient-centered care.
Professional values guide interactions with clients and the health care team. Nurses demonstrate professional behaviors
by exhibiting accountability for their actions, meeting the health care needs of clients, and assuming legal responsibility
for the care they provide. Nurses demonstrate professional identity by upholding their commitment to the public and by
adhering to an established code of ethics.
Associate Degree Nursing
The major roles of the Associate Degree Nurse include providing nursing care and participating as a member of the
nursing profession. As providers of care, Licensed Associate Degree Nurses (RNs) contribute to the promotion of
wellness; use nursing judgment in the identification of current and emerging patient problems and function as advocates
for clients. In addition, RNs manage the care of clients through the development and use of established protocols and
evidence based care, incorporating the nursing process and caring as essential tools. RNs develop and implement a plan
of care including delegating to Licensed Practical Nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel tasks/activities to assist in
providing safe, quality patient care. RNs develop teaching plans and educate client’s providing health care information
and reinforcing education provided to achieve positive clinical outcomes.
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Practical Nursing
The major roles of the Practical Nurse include providing nursing care and participating as a member of the nursing
profession. As providers of care, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) contribute to the promotion of wellness; use nursing
judgment in the identification of current and emerging patient problems and function as advocates for individual clients.
In addition, LPNs manage care of the individual client through the use of established protocols, and evidence based care,
incorporating the nursing process and caring as essential tools. LPNs work within an established plan of care to assign
other LPNs and assign and monitor unlicensed assistive personnel tasks/activities to provide safe, quality client care.
LPNs provide health care information and reinforce education provided by other members of the health care team to
achieve positive clinical outcomes.
The nursing program believes that students that graduate from these programs must be ready to practice in a complex and
changing clinical environment. To assure that students are ready for their role as a nurse, the program measures four
student learning outcomes with identified competencies and clinical experiences by which the student must successfully
complete to demonstrate proficiency in their role as a graduate of the CLC nursing program. The student learns by
completing the NLN apprenticeships which include the “knowledge apprenticeship” which incorporates the knowledge
behind nursing practice; the “practice-know-how apprenticeship” to provide safe, quality care; and the “ethical
comportment apprenticeship”. The student is given the opportunity to reflect on the importance of patient/relationship
centered care, teamwork and collaboration, managing care of the individual patient, quality improvement, safety,
informatics/technology, professional identify/behaviors, and nursing judgment/evidence based care within their individual
practice as a future nurse.
PN Program Student Learning Outcomes
The Program Student Learning Outcomes reflect the four program outcomes of the NLN Education Competencies Model
and include outcomes that promote Human Flourishing and the development of Nursing Judgment, Professional Identity,
and a Spirit of Inquiry.
The graduate of the Central Lakes College Practical Nursing Program is able to:
Client Centered Care (NLN Human Flourishing)
The Practical Nursing graduate utilizes therapeutic communication skills when providing care through focus
assessments, founded on basic holistic needs of individual clients across the lifespan.
Nursing Judgement
The Practical Nursing graduate applies the nursing process and evidence based decision making when working
within an established plan of care by implementing interventions, reporting changes, and promoting safety and
health of individual clients across the lifespan.
Professional Identity
The Practical Nursing graduate demonstrates professionalism and teamwork in an ethical and legal manner when
implementing or assigning aspects of care for an individual client, under the direction of a Registered Nurse or
other health care provider.
Quality Improvement (NLN Spirit of Inquiry)
The Practical Nursing graduate contributes to continuous quality improvement by providing input into the
development of policies and procedures and effectively using resources and technology to achieve optimal client
outcomes.
National League for Nursing (NLN). (2012). Outcomes and competencies for graduates of practical/vocation, diploma,
associate degree, baccalaureate, master's, practice, doctorate, and research doctorate programs in nursing. New
York, NY: author.
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National League for Nursing Education Competencies Model
The NLN Educational Competencies model is comprised of the following components:
Core Values
Seven core values are foundational for all nursing practice, and are shown at the “root” of the model to indicate that all
types of nursing programs must be grounded in each of these fundamental values. These core values include:
Caring – the promotion of health, healing, and hope in response to the human condition.
Diversity – the recognition of differences between persons, ideas, values, and ethnicities and the affirmation of the
uniqueness of each.
Ethics – acting in accordance of what is right by the application of an inclusive, holistic, and systematic process
for identifying and synthesizing moral issues in healthcare and nursing practice, and for acting as moral agents in
caring for clients and organizations.
Excellence – the creation and implementation of “transformative strategies with daring ingenuity” (NLN, 2007).
Holism – consideration of the patient as the combined effect of unique and complex attributes, values, and
behaviors influenced by that person’s lived experience when planning, implementing, and managing care for
patients.
Integrity – continually striving to do the right thing at the right time for the right reasons by recognizing the
human dignity of all individuals, including patients and peers, and accepting accountability for actions, being
committed to the improvement of patient care, and advocating for patients.
Patient-Centeredness – the recognition that patients and their families are autonomous beings with needs and
desires that deserve respect, demonstrated by the inclusion of patients and families in decisions about their care.
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Integrating Concepts Nursing students must master varied areas of knowledge and science, be prepared to function in complex environments
while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, be able to build relationships with others and work
comfortably in teams, and to respond to those in need. This philosophy of nursing education is illustrated by the six
integrating concepts of the model, which are depicted as bands around the program types that arise from the core values.
The various strands all touch one another and feature an enveloping feedback mechanism, reflective of the idea that
students move through all of these realms of nursing not in isolation but within a whole as nursing education is advanced
to nursing practice.
The six integrating concepts include:
Context and Environment – the conditions or social systems within which the organization’s members act to
achieve specific goals, including organizational structure, leaderships styles, patient characteristics, safety climate,
ethical climate, teamwork, quality improvement, and effectiveness.
Knowledge and Science – the understanding and integration of knowledge from the biological and social sciences
and the arts and humanities as well as the development of and drawing on the body of knowledge about the
practice of nursing to design and implement evidence-based plans of patient-centered care.
Personal/Professional Development – the lifelong process of learning, refining, and assimilating behaviors and
values that (a) are consistent with Nursing’s history, goals, and Codes of Ethics; (b) serve to differentiate the
practice of nurses from that of other healthcare providers; and (c) give nurses the resolve needed to continually
improve the care of patients and ensure the profession’s ongoing sustainability.
Quality and Safety – the degree to which individuals, units, and systems that provide healthcare are consistent
with current professional knowledge; minimize the risk of harm to individuals, populations, and providers; and
increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes.
Relationship-Centered Care – the integration and demonstration of respect for the dignity and uniqueness of
others (including patients, families, communities, and members of the healthcare team) valuing diversity,
integrity, humility, mutual trust, autonomy, empathy, civility, and empowerment.
Teamwork – the ability to function effectively within nursing and interdisciplinary teams, cultivating and
promoting open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care.
Nursing Faculty
Director of Nursing
Office
Phone Number
Julie Woitalla, MSN, RN
Brainerd & Staples
W255
B212E
218-855-8125 [email protected]
Practical Nursing Faculty
Sarah Jennissen, MSN, RN B212A 218-894-5308 [email protected]
Peggy Rider, MSN, RN W252 218-855-8107 [email protected]
Karen Treangen, BSN, RN B212B 218-894-5310 [email protected]
Wendy Holder, BSN, RN [email protected]
Cheryl Austin W251 218-855-8147 [email protected]
Nursing Lab Coordinator
Gayle Ollila
Brainerd & Staples
W267
B251
218-855-8133
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Admissions
In addition to the Central Lakes College admission requirements, applicants must complete the application procedures and
the requirements after acceptance outlined below to be eligible to begin the Practical Nursing Program. Students who have
fulfilled the application requirements will be admitted to the Practical Nursing Program on a first-come first-serve basis
until all available spaces are filled. The priority deadline for the processing of applications is February 1st for a fall
semester start. If a student file does not meet the minimum requirements outlined below, or is missing any of the required
application materials, the file will be considered incomplete and the student will not be considered for admission to the
Practical Nursing Program.
Application Requirements:
Official letter of acceptance to Central Lakes College
Completed application form for admission to Practical Nursing Program
Completion of the ATI (Assessment Technology Institute) TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) test with a
cut score of 60% or greater.
If a student’s score falls below the minimum requirements for application to the Practical Nursing Program
(60%), the student may retake the TEAS test. A study-guide book, tutor, and study help is available upon request
Prerequisites:
BIOL 1404 (Human Biology I)
Or
BIOL 2467 and 2468 (Anatomy and Physiology I & II- NOTE: Anatomy and Physiology I require a prerequisite
course—see course catalog for possible courses that will fulfill this requirement. Life Science Chemistry suggested
if planning to progress to CLC AD Nursing Program.)
ENGL 1410 (Composition I)
NSGA 1110 (Nursing Assistant)
or Original Certificate of Completion of an approved 75 hour Nursing Assistant course in the state of Minnesota.
The certificate must be from after the year 1989, when the approved state curriculum was implemented by the
Department of Health. If the Certificate of Completion is over five years old, evidence must be provided from an
employer verifying work as a Nursing Assistant within the past five years. The Nursing Assistant Registry is not
acceptable evidence of length of class or course completion in Minnesota. The 40-hour test-out option is not
acceptable as the PN prerequisite. The test-out option is not acceptable as the PN prerequisite for students who
have taken a Nursing Assistant course outside the state of Minnesota.
PNUR 1130 Life Span
Or
PSYC 2431 Human Development
PNUR 1140 Medication Administration for Healthcare Professionals
TEAS TEST (Test of Essential Academic Skills), this test is a multiple choice exam that measures entry level
skills and abilities of nursing program applicants. The test may be attempted up to three times. Students must
score at 60% or higher for admission. If students are unsuccessful in passing the TEAS test with a score of 60%
or higher on three attempts, it is recommended that they wait one full calendar year. During that time it is
suggested that the student remediate in one of the following ways: purchase a TEAS study book in the bookstore,
takes courses in whichever area of the test they didn’t do well in (English, science, math or reading), work with a
tutor at one of the campuses or prepare in some other way for retaking the test. There is a fee with Pearson Vue
for each test. More information is available at www.atitesting.com
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Courses taken at educational institutions other than Central Lakes College will be evaluated by Admissions and/or the
Nursing Department in order to determine whether or not the courses are equivalent to required prerequisite courses and
may be transferred. CLC nursing courses in which Minnesota State Board of Nursing Abilities are integrated are not
accepted for transfer from other institutions.
Applicants who are qualified but are not accepted for admission to the Practical Nursing Program, are placed on a waiting
list in the order completed applications were received. If spaces become available, applicants from the waiting list will be
granted admission.
After Application:
Applicants will be notified of their admission status after all of their application materials have been received. Applicants
who have met all criteria for admission to the nursing program must indicate acceptance by returning the signed
acceptance form.
After Acceptance:
Mandatory Orientation Session: Upon acceptance into the program, students will be informed of the time and date of a
mandatory orientation session. A student who fails to attend the orientation session forfeits his or her place and the
next individual on the waiting list will be granted admission to the Nursing Program. Attendance at the orientation
session may be waived with prior permission from the Director of Nursing for the following extenuating circumstances
only:
Student injury, illness or hospitalization – doctor’s statement required
Family member*– hospitalization– doctor’s statement required
A death in the family** – documentation required
Court ordered appearance – documentation required
Military service – call to active duty – documentation required
Religious observation – documentation required
Study abroad – documentation required
NOTE: documentation for above excused absences must reflect date of absence
*In the case of injury or illness, a family member is defined as the spouse, minor or dependent children/step-
children/foster children (including wards and children for whom the student is legal guardian), or parent/step-
parent living in the same household as the student
**In the case of death, a family member is defined as the spouse or domestic partner, the parents and grandparents of the
spouse, the parent/step-parents, grandparents, guardian, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, wards, or step-children
of the student.
Clinical Requirements An essential component of the practical Nursing Program is student participation in clinical experiences where they care
for patients and residents at health care facilities. Central Lakes College contracts with the local health care facilities to
provide these experiences. In order to participate in clinical experiences, health care facilities require the following from
students admitted to the CLC practical Nursing Program.
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Criminal Background Study
An essential component of the Nursing Program is student participation in clinical experiences where they care for
patients and residents at health care facilities. Central Lakes College contracts with local health care facilities to provide
these experiences. Any person who has direct contact with patients and residents at health care facilities licensed by the
Minnesota Department of Health must have a criminal background check completed. Results of the study are to be on file
in the department of nursing before students begin their clinical experiences. Any student who does not pass the
criminal background check will not be permitted to participate in clinical experiences, thereby rendering the
individual ineligible to progress in the Nursing Program and qualify for a diploma in practical nursing. Criminal
background studies are performed upon admission to the program and monitored throughout. The study is paid for from
differential tuition, and requires the student to get fingerprinting completed within 14 days of initiating the study at a cost
of approximately $9.10, which is the responsibility of the student. If the student fails to complete the fingerprinting
portion of the background check within the 14 days, the student will be responsible for the cost of initiating another
background study (approximately $20) PLUS the cost of fingerprinting . If this is not completed prior to attending
clinical, students will be ineligible to participate in the clinical rotation and therefore unable to complete the course and
program. Students should direct questions and appeals regarding the status of their background study to the Minnesota
Department of Human Services, Licensing Division, 444 Lafayette Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155-3842. Phone: (651) 296-
3971. Web address: http://mn.gov/dhs/
Immunization Records
A completed Pre-Clinical Participation Health Record Form and copies of immunization documentation must be on file
prior to beginning any clinical experiences. If a student does not have the required immunizations, a clinical site may
refuse to accept the student at its facility. This includes students who are conscientious objectors to immunizations.
The Practical Nursing Program does not guarantee an alternative facility placement. If no alternative clinical
placement is available, the student cannot fulfill the clinical requirements and therefore is unable to progress in the CLC
Practical Nursing Program. Students are instructed to keep original immunization documents and supply CLC with
copies. If a student requests a file copy from the student file, they will need to complete an Immunization Copy Voucher
Form and pay the required fee at the business office. Some clinical sites may require additional immunizations such as a
yearly flu vaccination or the Hepatitis B series.
Student Information for Clinical Sites
Clinical facilities may request the students’ full legal name, date of birth, school email address, background study, and/or
social security number of students who have been admitted to the practical nursing program. Clinical agencies may
review this information and assess whether the student may be permitted to participate in a clinical placement at their
facility. If a student is not permitted to participate, CLC does not guarantee an alternative clinical placement. If no
alternative clinical placement is available, the student cannot fulfill the clinical requirements and therefore is unable to
progress in the CLC Practical Nursing Program.
CPR Certification
Evidence of current CPR (also known as BLS or Basic Life Support) certification is required. The American Heart
Association’s “BLS Provider” or the American Red Cross’ “Healthcare Provider, Professional Rescuer” meet CPR
certification requirements. The student is responsible for providing a copy of their current CPR certification to the
Nursing Lab Coordinator and for keeping their certification current throughout the program. If CPR certification
is not current, the student will not be allowed to attend clinical until he/she provides evidence of current CPR certification.
Liability Insurance
Nursing liability insurance is required. The cost of this insurance is covered by a course fee. Additional health insurance is
recommended for nursing students. This cost is not covered by Central Lakes College nor student fees. Information is
available through the National Student Nurses Association. Their web address is: http://www.nsna.org/default.aspx
Physical and Mental Requirements
Students participating in clinical experiences must meet the physical, cognitive, and psychological requirements of the
clinical facility in order to independently provide safe and competent care for ill and vulnerable patients and meet the
psychomotor and cognitive objectives of the clinical course. If a student has physical or mental limitations that prevent
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them from independently performing the psychomotor and/or cognitive skills required, the student will be unable to
progress in the program until the limitations have been resolved (see Appendix D for nursing program requirements and
the Disabilities Accommodations policy in CLC catalog).
Authorization for the Release of Student Information
Students are required to sign an authorization for the release of student information to clinical agencies and must sign a
form indicating that he/she has received, read, and understands the contents of the student handbook.
Drug/Alcohol Policy
The Central Lakes College Department of Nursing is committed to maintaining an environment that is free from the
influence of alcohol and illegal drugs in order to ensure student, employee, faculty, and patient safety in the classroom, lab,
and clinical setting by adopting a drug testing policy that is applicable to all students who have been accepted to the Practical
Nursing Program. All applicants who have accepted admission to the Nursing Program are subject to drug testing at the
student’s expense when a reasonable suspicion exists that a student is under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol. See
Appendix for Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy.
Tobacco/Electric Cigarette Use
5.8 Tobacco Free Policy and Procedure
PURPOSE: Central Lakes College is committed to providing a safe, clean and healthy environment for all. This
commitment, along with the scientific research documenting health risks associated with tobacco use, the assessments of
regional and national trends, and input from the campus community provide the rationale for the establishment of Central
Lakes College as a Tobacco Free Campus.
POLICY: The use, sale, free distribution, or advertising of tobacco products (in any form) and electronic delivery devices
(more commonly referred to as e-cigarettes) are prohibited at all times in or on all college-owned, leased or operated
property, including but not limited to any buildings, grounds, walkways, arenas, playing fields, owned vehicles, and other
motorized equipment. No designated smoking areas or ashtrays will be provided. Littering on campus, including
cigarettes butts or other tobacco waste, is also prohibited.
This policy applies to all employees, students, vendors, contractors, visitors, and guests.
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Course Requirements
The student is responsible for the successful completion of all course requirements listed below. Practical Nursing courses
must be successfully completed in sequence to be eligible to graduate and write the National Council Licensing
Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Students cannot be enrolled in any courses at the time of taking the
NCLEX-PN.
Practical Nursing Course Descriptions:
COURSE: PNUR 1130
TITLE: Life Span
CREDITS: 1 (online)
PREREQUISITE: none
DESCRIPTION: This course covers theories of human development and the progressive stages of physical, emotional, intellectual
and social development during the life span.
COURSE: PNUR 1140
TITLE: Medication Calculations for Healthcare Professional
CREDITS: 1
PREREQUISITE: none
DESCRIPTION: This course is to introduce students to medical dosage calculations and the terminology associated with medication
orders. Theory, skill, and terminology related to calculating medication dosages will be the focus of this course. The students will
learn how to perform conversions between measurement systems. Students will review basic mathematical concepts related to
medication administration.
COURSE: PNUR 1149
TITLE: Clinical Lab I
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITE: admission to the PN program
DESCRIPTION: In this beginning clinical laboratory course, the student will take care of selected adult clients at an entry level.
This clinical experience will take place in an acute care setting. The student will implement cares and skills that have been learned in
prior laboratory and Practical Nursing theory courses. In addition, the student will demonstrate effective communication skills,
maintain patient safety, and document cares accurately.
COURSE: PNUR 1150
TITLE: Clinical Lab II
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITE: PNUR 1149, PNUR 1160, PNUR 1161, PNUR 1168 and PNUR 1265
DESCRIPTION: In this clinical course the student will be expanding upon the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to assist
individuals experiencing common health care problems that were started in PNUR 1149. The student will demonstrate skill in problem
solving through the use of the nursing process as they provide care for a variety of clients throughout the life span and in different
stages of the health/illness continuum appropriate to the role of the practical nurse. Observational experiences are provided in selected
areas to enrich the clinical experience. Student will work full shifts that may include day and/or evening hours.
COURSE: PNUR 1160
TITLE: Practical Nursing Skills Lab
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITE: Admission to the PN program
DESCRIPTION: This course covers more complex nursing procedures. Concepts and rationales for clean/sterile techniques are
explored along with instruction in procedures such as dressing changes, catheterization, suctioning, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, etc.
Administration of oral and parenteral medications will also be taught. Documentation of these as well as other types of patient data
will be covered, all within the context of the nursing process.
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COURSE: PNUR 1166
TITLE: Gerontological Nursing
CREDITS: 2 (online)
PREREQUISITE: PNUR 1149, PNUR 1160, PNUR 1168 and PNUR 1265
DESCRIPTION: This course covers aging and the aging process. Students will identify physical, psychosocial and health needs of
the elderly population. The course emphasizes the role of the nurse in health promotion of older adults, focusing on maximizing
potential and minimizing the effects of aging. Some topics covered include; medication interaction with the elderly, elder abuse,
community resources and common illnesses of the elderly.
COURSE: PNUR 1168
TITLE: Psychosocial Nursing
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITE: admission to the PN program
DESCRIPTION: This course presents general principles of communication in the health care setting. The course will build on the
student's basic skills and assist in developing skills in the care of emotional/mental illness, substance abuse, and social problems
emphasizing nursing interventions in all health care settings.
COURSE: PNUR 1175
TITLE: Maternal Child Health
CREDITS: 2
PREREQUISITE: PNUR 1160, PNUR 1149, PNUR 1168 and PNUR 1265
DESCRIPTION: This course describes signs of pregnancy, prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum care. Complications of
pregnancy, labor and delivery and postpartum, as well as fundamental nursing care of the neonate will be presented. The pediatric
portion of the course describes the child’s experience of hospitalization and health care adaptations for child and family. Care of the
child with pediatric disease conditions will be presented.
COURSE: PNUR 1265
TITLE: Medical-Surgical Nursing I
CREDITS: 5 (hybrid)
PREREQUISITE: admission to the PN program
DESCRIPTION: In this course a framework for nursing practice is explored. This framework, titled the nursing process, provides a
systematic problem-solving method for nurses enabling them to identify and meet patient needs. Complex nursing procedures are
discussed within this framework, as well as selected diseases of the various body systems. The role of nutrition in prevention of
disease and its application in treatment of disease is included.
COURSE: PNUR 1270
TITLE: Medical-Surgical Nursing II
CREDITS: 6 (hybrid)
PREREQUISITE: PNUR 1160, PNUR 1149, PNUR 1168 and PNUR 1265
DESCRIPTION: This course continued on where Medical-Surgical Nursing I finished. In this course selected diseases of the
remaining various body systems are discussed within the framework of the nursing process. The role of nutrition in prevention of
disease and its application in treatment of disease is included.
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Academic Progression/Graduation Requirements
Students must earn a minimum grade of a “C” or better in all required pre-requisite general education courses to
be considered for admission into the program.
A student must earn a minimum grade of a “B-” in each practical nursing course (PNUR) in order to progress in
the Nursing Program sequence. Each student is expected to track his/her academic progress throughout each
semester. Academic advising is available. The nursing faculty will work with students and/or provide referral.
See CLC student catalog for grade appeal procedures. Grade appeal paperwork may be obtained from your
instructor, the Director of Nursing, or the Dean of the Staples campus.
In preparation for taking the NCLEX-PN, a comprehensive assessment examination will be administered during
the last semester of clinical in order to identify areas of weakness that must be remediated prior to taking the
licensure examination. The cost of this assessment examination is covered by PNUR tuition differential.
In addition, in preparation for taking the NCLEX-PN after graduation, a comprehensive live NCLEX review is
required as part of PNUR 1150 and will be scheduled at the end of the semester or just after, following successful
completion of all course work. The cost of this review is covered by PNUR tuition differential.
Students may repeat up to two (2) Practical Nursing courses once. If the student fails to achieve a minimum of
80% in the same Practical Nursing course a second time or fails to achieve a minimum of 80% in three (3) or
more Practical Nursing courses, the student has failed to meet progression requirements and will be removed from
the Practical Nursing Program due to academic failure. The student will be ineligible for readmission for a
minimum of 2 years. If a student is interested in returning to the program after that 2-year period of time, see
“Readmission after Ineligibility” below. If a student elects to withdraw from a Practical Nursing course and the
student’s grade prior to the withdrawal is below 80%, a “W” (withdraw) is considered equivalent to course
failure. Students are apprised of progress at clinical evaluation conferences and by posted cumulative theory
points after examinations. Grades are posted on line on Desire2Learn (D2L). See procedures for repeating failed
courses and readmission outlined below.
Students must ask for and receive permission to tape the instructor in classroom, lab, or office areas; unless
permission to tape has been asked for and received, taping is not allowed. Students may not take pictures in the
classroom, lab or clinical.
Procedures for Repeating Failed/Withdrawn Courses
If a student has been unsuccessful in a Practical Nursing course(s) or has withdrawn from a course(s) because of
academic, personal, or medical issues, the student must meet with the Director of Nursing to discuss options for
progression.
Courses in the nursing curriculum are sequential, i.e. successful completion of first-semester nursing courses is required
before a student can progress to second-semester courses, and so on. Additionally, even though a nursing course that a
student has failed may be offered the following semester and appears to have spaces available, the spaces in each course
each semester are “reserved” for students in a specific cohort. Therefore, students who have failed or withdrawn from a
nursing course(s) may not register for practical nursing course(s) the following semester(s) and through the
remainder of their program without permission from the Director. Options for progression in the Practical Nursing
Program as a result of course failure or withdrawal will be provided to the student by the Director after all final grades
have been calculated at the end of each semester.
Students who have failed or withdrawn from two (2) Practical Nursing courses for academic (i.e. student’s grade was
below 80% prior to withdrawal) reasons will be placed on probation. Students may repeat Practical Nursing courses on a
space-available basis. Students who have failed or withdrawn from a course(s) must repeat the entire course and re-do all
assignments in that course, rather than re-submit previous work. Alternate assignments may be given by instructors to
students repeating a PNUR course. If there are more Practical Nursing students who must repeat the same course during
the same semester than space available, students will be rank-ordered according to prerequisite and practical nursing
course GPA.
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If a student fails or withdraws from a third course, the student has failed to meet progression requirements and is therefore
ineligible to continue and will be removed from the Practical Nursing Program and at that time becomes ineligible for
readmission to the Practical Nursing Program at CLC for a minimum of 2 years. The tuition and fee appeal process
is unrelated to eligibility for readmission to the PN program. Courses that are dropped through the tuition and fees appeal
process are considered attempted credits for the purposes of determining progression.
Procedures for Readmission
Students who have been dismissed due to academic failure (see above: Academic Progression/Graduation Requirements)
are not eligible for readmission to the Practical Nursing Program at CLC for a minimum of 2 years. Students who
have withdrawn/stopped out of the Practical Nursing Program may opt to apply for readmission one (1) time within two
(2) years of their last semester attended and begin the program again with a new cohort of students. Continuing
evaluation of the Practical Nursing Program curriculum results in yearly revision, and classes and/or clinical courses are
updated in order to include current content or material or be re-sequenced. Therefore, courses that have been taken
greater than two years from the re-entering semester are not considered valid for program completion and must be re-
taken.
If the student fails to meet progression requirements after readmission, the student will be removed from the program and
will not be eligible for subsequent readmission to the Practical Nursing Program at CLC.
Readmission after Ineligibility
If the student desires readmission to the Practical Nursing Program, the student must wait a minimum of 2 years after
stopping out of the program and submit written documentation to the Director of Nursing which provides evidence to
support readmission. The documentation should include a plan of action that identifies mechanisms that have been put in
place or life circumstances that have changed to enhance the probability of success in the Practical Nursing Program.
This written plan of action must be received with the application form. If a student is readmitted to the Nursing Program
they must meet in person with the Director of Nursing to discuss a plan and develop a contract for success. The Director
of Nursing reserves the right to accept or deny the student’s request after review of the student’s original reason for
ineligibility and the student’s current plan for success on readmission. Continuing evaluation of the Practical Nursing
Program curriculum results in yearly revision, and classes and/or clinical courses are updated in order to include current
content or material or be re-sequenced. Therefore, all PNUR courses must be re-taken upon readmission.
Students seeking readmission must complete a new application. Applications for readmission will be placed with the pool
of new applicants, and the student will be admitted in the order the application was received. If all Practical Nursing
Program cohorts are full for the academic year and there is no space available, the student(s) applying for readmission will
be placed on the waiting list in the order received. If a space does not become available in any of the CLC Practical
Nursing Programs, the student will be accepted in a cohort the following year.
The student will be notified in writing of readmission status.
In order to ensure that a student who has been out of the Practical Nursing Program for a period of time has the requisite
skill and knowledge to safely and completely care for patients, remediation may be required as a condition of readmission
at the discretion of nursing faculty and the Director.
Student Removal from the Practical Nursing Program
Integral to the profession of nursing is a concern for the welfare of the sick, injured, and vulnerable and for social justice;
therefore, students enrolled in the Practical Nursing Program at CLC accept the moral and ethical responsibilities that
have been credited to the profession of nursing and are obligated to uphold and adhere to the profession’s Code of Ethics.
The American Nurses Association (2015) Code for Nurses with Interpretive Statements outlines the goals, values, and
ethical principles that direct the profession of nursing and is the standard by which ethical conduct is guided and evaluated
by the profession. The Practical Nursing Program at Central Lakes College has an obligation to professional, moral, and
ethical principles of the profession of nursing. Therefore, students who fail to meet the moral, ethical, or professional
behavioral standards of the Practical Nursing Program are not eligible to progress in the Nursing Program. Students who
do not meet academic or clinical standards and/or who violate the student Code of Conduct as described in the Central
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Lakes College catalog and the PN Nursing Student Handbook are also ineligible to progress in the Practical Nursing
Program. Behaviors that violate academic, moral, and ethical standards include, but are not limited to, behaviors described
in the College Catalog Student Code of Conduct as well as:
unsafe behaviors in a clinical setting;
academic dishonesty (see examples outlined in college catalog);
behaviors that violate the Student Code of Conduct (see examples outlines in the college catalog);
transgression of professional boundaries;
breaching of confidentiality/HIPAA (including any type of social media breach);
behavior unbecoming of the Nursing Profession (professional behaviors delineated in the ANA’s Code for Nurses
with Interpretive Statements, which can be viewed at: http://nursingworld.org/DocumentVault/Ethics-1/Code-of-
Ethics-for-Nurses.html ).
breach of CLC nursing program social media policy
*Note: The above violations include behaviors conducted either in person or via “smart” technology and/or
social media.
Students who fail to adhere to the CLC Student Code of Conduct and the moral and ethical standards outlined in the
handbook are ineligible to progress in the nursing program. See CLC student catalog for procedures related to Grade
Appeals and Student Grievance policies and procedures.
Academic Integrity Policy Academic integrity is one of the most important values in higher education and the nursing profession. This principle
requires that each student’s work represent his or her own personal efforts and that they student acknowledges the
intellectual contributions of others. The foundation for this principle is student academic honesty. Central Lakes College
nursing students are expected to honor the requirements of the Academic Integrity Policy. The following are some
examples of unacceptable academic practices that will be viewed as policy violations.
Types of Academic Dishonesty
Plagiarism: Using the words and/or ideas of another author without proper acknowledgement so they appear to be
your work. This includes quoting, paraphrasing, or copying of part or all of another’s work without
acknowledging the source.
Cheating: Using or attempting to use, unauthorized materials in any academic exercise or having someone else
do your required work: e.g. cheat sheets or copying from another’s paper, test, and/or homework including online
assignments or testing.
Fabrication: Inventing or falsifying information: for instance, creating data for a required lab experiment that
was not done or was done incorrectly.
Enabling Academic Dishonest: Assisting others in committing an act of academic dishonesty.
Deception or Misrepresentation: lying about or misrepresenting your academic work or academic records.
Multiple Submission: Submitting work without an instructor’s permission as if it is new work, even though it has
already been used in another class.
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Central Lakes College Nursing Exam Procedure The following practices will be enforced with every nursing exam to best mimic security measures followed by the
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) when taking your NCLEX exam.
1. You will be required to leave all personal belongings in the front or back of the room (or place designated by the
instructor). Personal items include bags, purses, wallets, books, notes, all electronic devices (includes phones,
tablets, smart watches, fitness bands, jump drives, cameras or any other electronic device), non-smart watches,
medical aids/devices, food or drink, gum, candy and lip balm. Coats, hats, scarves and gloves may also not be
worn but provisions may be made by instructor for specific religious / cultural apparel.
2. Your desk/table may only have a writing utensil. The exam, scantron, extra 8x10 blank piece of paper and simple
calculator will all be provided by instructor as needed.
3. Students are not allowed to put up hood of a hooded sweatshirt during the exam.
4. Confidentiality is vital. You may not disclose or discuss with anyone outside of class information about the items
or answers seen in your examination. This includes posting or discussing questions on the internet or social media
web sites.
5. You may not seek help from any other student in answering any test item.
6. You may use simple foam/ rubber ear plugs that do not connect if desired.
7. You will not be allowed to take a rest room break during an exam unless a break is specifically scheduled or per
faculty discretion.
8. Instructors may opt to have students take exam in an alternative location (room or seating arrangement).
9. Instructors will post time on grease board that exam ends and at that time all tests must be handed in.
10. If test is being taken on paper, you will be provided with an 8x10 sheet of paper to cover your test and scantron.
You are responsible for your exam and not letting another student see your answers.
11. The scantron will be the official student’s results. Failure to duplicate answers correctly on the scantron will
result in a wrong answer.
12. Test review will be completed once all students have completed the exam and the instructor has had an
opportunity to complete a test analysis. Students will only be provided with their paper test and will again leave
all personal items in designated area having only a highlighter available to mark correct answers for test review.
13. Failure to adhere to any of the above stipulations may result in a zero on an exam and potential dismissal from the
program.
Policy Implementation Notification: In each class students will be notified about that class’ process regarding academic
dishonesty. That notification is most often stated in the class syllabus and may contain definitions of academic
dishonesty, required documentation style, a reference to the college’s Academic Integrity Policy and the Student Code of
Conduct, and a statement of consequences in the class for any infraction.
Due Process: Students can expect fair treatment in academic matters, and the following steps will be followed in each
situation: (See Appendix D)
1. Notification of the charge,
2. Presentation of the evidence supporting the charge,
3. An opportunity to respond,
4. Notification of the consequences,
5. Information about the appeal process.
Consequences: There is a range of options available to instructors and the director for dealing with cases of academic
dishonesty. Consequences for a student in a particular class may include, but are not limited to, failing the course, having
a course grade lowered, having an assignment grade lowered or stricken, completing an additional assignment or redoing
it, receiving a warning, and/or having the charge dropped. Consequences for a student in a particular program may
include removal from a program in addition but not limited to the above consequences.
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Documentation: A written summary (letter) identifying the specific allegation of academic dishonesty, the
consequences, and the documentation to support the charge will be provided to the student. Copies will be kept by the
instructor or director and sent to the appropriate Academic Dean.
Academic Policies Due Process for Nursing Programs (see form in appendix area)
Central Lakes College Nursing Department Social Media Policy Student nurses have a responsibility to understand the benefits and consequences of participating in social media. This
includes both personal and professional social media use. A common myth with social media is that the communication or
post is private and accessible only to the intended recipient. Social Media is a public forum and any information posted in
this media is considered public. Students should also be cautious of engaging in compromising behavior that may be
photographed and tagged in another individual’s social media without permission of the student. Nursing requires the
highest level of ethics at all times and nursing students are expected to comply with the rules of the Nursing Department
and the ANA Code of Ethics in their social media use.
Examples of Social Media may include, but are not limited to the following:
Blogging – Blogger, LiveJournal, Xanga
Microblogging – Dailybooth, Foursquare, Google Buzz, Posterour, Tumblr, Twitter
Postcasting – Blubrry
Social networking – Bebo, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, MySpace, Orkut
Social new sharing – Digg, Reddit
Social bookmarking/social tagging – Delicious, Diigo, Google Reader, StumbleUpon
Video hosting – Vimeo, YouTube
Nursing Students are expected to comply with the rules of the Nursing Department and the ANA Code of Ethics in their
social media use (See Appendix F). Examples of unprofessional behavior may include, but are not limited to the
following:
Any identifiable patient information or image or HIPPA violation
Blurring of professional patient – nurse boundaries
Sharing of any information or photos gained through the nurse-patient relationship
Lateral violence or cyber bullying which may be behaviors of intimidation or bullying directed towards another
individual
Any disparaging remarks towards a patient
Use of social media in a way that violates the rules of the clinical agency
Any harassing, profane, obscene, or sexually explicit social media use that violates CLC’s non-discrimination
policies.
Unprofessional behavior with social media that is reported to the Dean of Nursing will be investigated. If the
preponderance of evidence is found that the student is in violation with this policy disciplinary action will be taken. This
may include probation, removal from the program, reporting to a place of employment, clinical agency and/or the
Minnesota Board of Nursing. Nurses have an ethical obligation to report when others are engaging in unprofessional
behavior. This could include reporting to an instructor, Dean, charge nurse, employer or Board of Nursing. (See
Appendix F)
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Grading
The academic grading system is the following:
***GRADING SCALE: 93 – 100% A 73 – 76.9% C
90 – 92.9% A- 70 – 72.9% C-
87 – 89.9% B+ 67 – 69.9% D+
83 – 86.9% B 63 – 66.9% D
80 – 82.9% B- 60 – 62.9% D-
77 – 79.9% C+ Below 59.9% F
The letter grade is computed from cumulative points at the end of each semester.
***This grading scale is effective 8/1/2015 and does not apply to previous PNUR coursework.
Attendance
Lab Attendance Policy
Attendance is crucial for lab. Each student may miss no more than 9 hours in this course (PNUR 1160). Tardiness will be
figured as follows:
0-15 minutes late = 15 minutes
16-29 minutes late = 30 minutes
> 30 minutes late = 1 hour
If a student misses more than 9 hours, the student will be required to retake this course.
Clinical Absence Policy
Students are held to the same standards as those expected in the professional work environment. Students are required to
attend clinical on a predictable and consistent basis in order to meet curriculum standards and course objectives. Students
are allowed one excused clinical absence and still progress in the program. They are expected to arrive on time. Students
must notify the instructor by phone or in person in advance when it is anticipated that a clinical experience will be missed.
For unanticipated absences, students must notify the scheduled clinical site/unit, as well as the nursing instructor
regarding absence as soon as possible. Clinical attendance may be excused for the following extenuating circumstances:
1. Student injury, illness, or hospitalization, or immediate family member illness – doctor’s statement not
required for first illness absence, additional illness requires physician documentation*
2. Family member hospitalization* - doctor’s statement required*
3. A death in the family** - documentation required*
4. Court-ordered appearances – documentation required*
5. Military service, call to active duty – documentation required*
6. Religious observation – documentation required*
NOTE: Documentation for above excused absences must reflect date of absence
*In the case of injury, illness, or hospitalization, a family member is defined as the spouse or domestic partner,
minor or dependent children/step-children/foster children (including wards and children for whom the student is
legal guardian), or parent/step-parent living in the same household as the student.
**In the case of death, a family member is defined as the spouse or domestic partner, the parents and grandparents
of the spouse, the parent/step-parents, grandparents, guardian, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, wards, or
step-children of the student.
Any other unforeseen extenuating circumstances not listed above will be reviewed by faculty and the Director of Nursing
on a case by case basis.
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Students must attend a minimum of 92% of the clinical course, whether excused or unexcused, in order to progress
in the program. Clinical days that have been missed due to an unexcused absence are not eligible for make-up
arrangements. Clinical days that have been missed due to an excused absence may be made up in order to achieve the
92% attendance requirement and will be negotiated between student and faculty. Make-up experiences for excused
absences cannot be guaranteed if 2) there are not enough clinical days remaining in the semester to make up the number of
days missed; 2) clinical nursing faculty are unavailable; 3) alternate clinical sections are full. If a student does not
attend at least 92% of the clinical course, the student may receive a failing grade in the course and will be unable to
progress in the practical nursing program. If a student chooses to miss clinical for any reason not listed above, the
absence will be considered unexcused.
Tardiness may lead to clinical probation. If a student is tardy for a clinical shift or post conference class, he/she will
receive an unsatisfactory grade for professional behavior and possibly other areas of daily evaluation. If the student is
recurrently tardy or other infractions arise, the student may be placed on clinical probation. Failure to meet the terms of
the probation may result in failure of the clinical course up to program dismissal. If a student is going to be late or absent,
he/she must contact the instructor prior to absence/ tardiness via instructor’s specific instructions.
Practical Nursing Academic Probation Policy
It is the policy of the Practical Nursing faculty that a student may be placed on a Student Success Plan if certain violations
occur while in a PNUR theory, online or lab course. These violations include but are not limited to:
Academic dishonesty* (see examples outlined in College Catalog);
Behaviors that violate the Student Code of Conduct* (see examples outlined in College Catalog);
Behavior unbecoming of the Nursing Profession*:
Breach of confidentiality* (HIPAA);
Disrespectful behavior to staff/faculty/patient(s)/or student(s)*;
Inappropriate or unprofessional behavior*;
Behaviors demonstrating lack of integrity*;
Incomplete or erroneous documentation*;
*including any type of social media breach
Practical Nursing Clinical Student Success Plan Policy
It is the policy of the nursing faculty that a student may be placed on probation if certain violations occur while in the
clinical setting. These violations include but are not limited to:
Pattern of absences or tardiness;
Breach of confidentiality (HIPAA);
Disrespectful behavior to staff/faculty/patient(s)/or student(s);
Inappropriate or unprofessional behavior;
Pattern of lack of preparation for Clinical;
Late submission of written Clinical assignments;
Patient safety compromised;
Demonstration of lack of integrity;
Incomplete or erroneous documentation.
If a student has a violation, they will have to complete a Student Success Plan (See Appendix C) outlining their objectives
and plans to correct the behavior. If they do not meet the terms of the contract, it will result in a failing grade for that
Clinical rotation. If another violation occurs in a different category, it will also result in a failing grade. Failing a course
will result in a failure to progress in the Practical Nursing Program.
Any further violations occurring in subsequent Clinical rotations will be brought before the Progressions committee and
will result in failure of the Clinical course or dismissal from the Practical Nursing Program.
Students have the right to appeal disciplinary action regarding student conduct violations. See CLC college catalog for
student conduct policies and procedures, grade appeals policies, and student grievance policy and procedures. Grade
appeal paperwork may be obtained from Trudy Austin at the Brainerd campus and Jody Longbella at the Staples campus.
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Communication/Computer Requirements
Computer Requirements
All students must have access to a computer, printer, and the Internet with greater than dial-up speed required in order to
meet academic demands of the nursing program. For online exams and quizzes, it is strongly recommended that a student
uses a computer with high-speed internet and a wired connection. It is the student’s responsibility to assure internet
connection meets D2L requirements. Students are accountable for any technical difficulties that may occur during testing
if D2L requirements are not met. At a minimum, computers must be equipped with Windows XP or higher, Adobe
Acrobat Reader, and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Office). New D2L updates allow students to see Word docs
and Adobe docs. Students will now have access to Office 365 also. Computers and printers are available for student use
at the library and computer commons at both campuses. Students requiring assistance with computer-related issues should
contact the Help Desk at extension 8200.
Communication
CLC e-mail is the official means of communication with students. All students are expected to check their CLC-mail and
Desire 2 Learn (D2L) frequently for official communication, including course updates, assignments, etc. from nursing
faculty.
Clinical Participation
Student supplies and course materials
The nursing student is responsible for personal purchase of the following:
A stethoscope with a diaphragm and bell
Bandage scissors
Uniform, including white shoes and white lab coat
Penlight (Provided)
Watch with a second hand
A Central Lakes College Nursing magnet – sold in bookstores
Student Costs
Students are charged additional programmatic tuition in PNUR courses to cover supplies and services that are required by
the nursing program. Items covered may include, but are not limited to:
Liability Insurance
Lab supplies, practice materials and gloves, lab maintenance and upkeep
Student Assessment/exit testing package
NCLEX-PN review course
Background study
*Items and costs included in the course tuition are subject to change
Licensure examination application currently costs approximately $300.00. These costs are not covered by differential
tuition or course fees. Details related to application to take the licensing exam (NCLEX-PN) will be explained by faculty
as graduation nears.
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Uniforms and Dress Code
Practical Nursing Student uniforms include all-white uniform top and black uniform pants with white or black
socks. Skirts and dresses are allowed as long as they are white and white stockings are worn and the dress is
below knee level. Shoes may be white or black nursing shoes or white or black tennis shoes with minimal color.
White nursing clogs with a heel strap (which must be worn) are allowed. Crocs are NOT allowed. Pants must be
hemmed to a length that rests on the shoes without extending past the back bottom of the shoe. Pants must be of
heavy enough material and with a waist-rise high enough that no undergarments are observable. Uniforms MUST
be pressed and clean.
Student identification must be worn.
Jewelry: no more than one ring may be worn, no necklaces or bracelets may be worn (exception, a medic-alert
necklace or bracelet is allowed).
Only one small post earring may be worn in each ear. No hoop or dangle earrings may be worn.
No visible body piercing (eyebrow, tongue, nose)
Hair must be pulled back, off the face; if long, must be contained in a ponytail, braid, or “bun”. No “messy” bun
styles.
The nursing student must be well-groomed and free from offensive odors. Male students must shave or have
neatly-groomed beards and sideburns
Odors may cause adverse physical responses from patients; therefore, smoking is not allowed while in uniform so
that no odor of smoke is present on the uniform, and no fragrances may be worn, including cologne, perfume,
body lotion, hair spray, or after-shave lotion. No odor of alcohol will be tolerated (see drug and alcohol policy).
Nails must be short and clean. Acrylic or false nails are not permitted for infection control and safety purposes.
Clear un-chipped nail polish is allowed.
Students may NOT chew gum or hard candy.
The Practical Nursing student is expected to adhere to any additional dress code policies required by clinical agencies.
Failure to comply with the uniform or dress code policy may result in student being asked to leave the clinical site and
counted as an absence.For infection control purposes, practical nursing students may not wear their uniform to any
classroom setting.
Tattoo Policy As guests in clinical facilities, Central Lakes College Practical Nursing Program strives to foster an environment of
mutual cooperation, professionalism and respect; this includes adherence to dress code polices within the clinical
facilities. Generally CLC PN program permits students to display tattoos in clinical settings with limitations. Factors that
Central lakes College Practical Nursing faculty will consider to determine whether tattoos may pose a conflict with the
student’s clinical environment include:
Personal safety of self or others
Productivity or performance expectations
Specific clinical facility policy on visible tattoos
Offensiveness to fellow students, patients, clinical facilities, or others in the clinical settings
If Central Lakes College PN Program faculty determines a student’s tattoos may present a conflict, the student will be
expected to utilize appropriate options, such as covering the tattoos while in that clinical setting. Failure to comply with
the above option may result in dismissal for the clinical course.
Lab Dress Code
The nursing learning lab is considered a simulated clinical experience; therefore, students are required to adhere to the
above dress-code policies with the exception of wearing a uniform. Instead of the student uniform, regular street clothes
may be worn with white lab coat and student identification. Failure to comply with the lab dress code policy will result in
loss of participation points. Student lab supplies may not be removed from the
lab. No food or drinks are allowed beyond the classroom area of the labs. Lounging/lying on the beds and/or other
equipment in the lab is not allowed, and the lab area must be cleaned and left in the same condition in which it was found.
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Transportation
Attendance at clinical orientation sessions is mandatory. If a student misses a clinical orientation session, he/she will not
be allowed to attend clinical.
Online and Clinical Orientation
Online or land-based clinical orientation must be completed prior to the beginning of clinical practicum. Attendance at
clinical orientation sessions is mandatory. If a student misses a clinical orientation session, he/she will not be allowed to
attend clinical.
Confidentiality/HIPAA
All students are required to sign a HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) form during
clinical orientation. This document outlines the appropriate handling of confidential medical information. All students are
required to strictly adhere to HIPAA guidelines. Patients have a legal right to confidentiality related to all aspects of their
care, and professional nurses have a legal obligation to safeguard the patient’s confidentiality. Students may not provide
information about their patient(s) to any individual not directly involved with the patient’s care, including other staff and
classmates. Conversation related to patients is only allowed in the clinical area, clinical conference area, and the
classroom for the purposes of furthering nursing education. Discussion related to patients or any clinical occurrences are
prohibited in public places such as the cafeteria, lounge, or at home. Any materials or documents with identifying patient
information contained on them may not be removed from the clinical setting and must be discarded in a confidential
manner. Failure to adhere to HIPAA regulations may result in probation or program removal.
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure
Students participating in lab and clinical experiences are responsible for adhering to universal blood and body substance
precautions to prevent exposure to blood and body substances infected with bloodborne diseases. An exposure can be
caused by the splattering of blood, body fluids, or other potentially infectious substances into the eyes, mouth, mucous
membranes, or non-intact skin. An exposure can also be caused by a punctures from a contaminated needle or other sharp
object. In the event of an exposure in the nursing lab, report the incident immediately to supervising faculty. In the event
of an exposure at a clinical agency, the exposure should be immediately reported to the clinical faculty, and the exposure
policy of the clinical agency must be followed. Cost associated with exposure or injury that occurs while at clinical will
be covered as outlined in the clinical contract.
Student Support
Advising
It is the responsibility of the student to seek assistance, academic counseling, and/or advising in order to meet Nursing
Program standards. Nursing students should seek council as needed from nursing faculty. Faculty contact information is
posted in course syllabi.
Student complaints/grievances
Students with concerns are encouraged to first discuss issues with faculty following the usual chain of command
guidelines. If a student is unable to resolve issues to his/her satisfaction, the student is directed to the Student Grievance
Policy and Procedures published in the Central Lakes College student catalog.
Disabilities Accommodation
Central Lakes College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity and works
to provide reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. Accommodations are provided on an
individualized, as-needed basis, determined through appropriate documentation of need. Students should contact Mallori
Sheik, Disability Coordinator, [email protected] or 218-855-8175, office E138 to meet and discuss reasonable and
appropriate accommodations for the students’ plan. The accommodations authorized in a student’s plan should be
discussed with the student’s instructor. All discussions will remain confidential.
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Star Alert Emergency Notification System
Star Alert is an emergency notification system which a student can voluntarily register for. This alert system is designed
to send an emergency alert via text messaging to the student registered cellular phone. For more information or to register
go to: http://www.clcmn.edu/general/staralert.htm/
The following television and radio stations will carry official announcements of class cancellations and/or closing of CLC
campus. Clinicals will be cancelled when CLC classes are cancelled.
Watch the following television stations:
Alexandria: KCCO 7/12 & KSAX 43
Twin Cities: KSTP 5 & WCCO 4
Listen to the following radio stations:
AITKIN KKIN-AM (930), KKIN-FM (94.3)
BRAINERD KBPR- FM (90.7), KLIZ-FM (107.5), KFGI-FM (103.5), KVBR-AM
(1340), KBLBFM (B93.3), and WJJY-F M (106.7)
BREEZY POINT KLKS-FM (104.3)
LITTLE FALLS KFML-FM (94.1),KLTF-AM (960), and WYRQ-FM (92.1)
MINNEAPOLIS WCCO-AM (830)
PEQUOT LAKES KTIG-FM (102.7)
ST. CLOUD KCLD-FM (104.7), KNSI-AM (1450), KCML-FM (99.9), and WILD-
FM (98.9)
STAPLES KWAD-AM (920), KNSP-AM (1430), and K106-FM
WADENA KWAD-AM (920), KNSP-AM (1430), KSKK-FM (94.7), and K106-
FM
Classes Cancellation/ Campus Closing
If classes are cancelled, students do not have to come to school; they are excused. If campuses are closed, classes are also
cancelled. If classes are running late, students are to come to school at the time indicated that the campus will open and
courses will be in session. If it is a clinical date and classes are running late (2 hours or more) then clinical will be
cancelled.
Learning Commons
Library – Tutoring & Student Support – Research Center – Instructional Support
The Learning Commons (located in the library area) provides a variety of student support services including the
following:
Transition Services
Assessment and Accommodations: Referral Services
Environmental Modifications
Computer Assisted Instruction
Case Management
Alternative Learning Adaptation
Study Group Facilitation Tutoring Services English as a Second Language Services
Note taking Services
Reader Services - Text Book Taping Service
Learning Resource Center
Visit www.clcmn.edu/library/ for information related to the library services available for students.
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Opportunities for Student Participation
National Student Nurses Association
All students who have been admitted to the nursing program may enroll in the NSNA organization. Visit www.nsna.org
for more information.
PN Student Nursing Club
CLC offers Practical Nursing students the opportunity to be involved in the nursing club at either the Brainerd or Staples
campus. A faculty member serves as a facilitator for the clubs which are student led.
PN Student Meeting Participation
PN students may:
Participate in monthly “All Nursing Faculty” meetings;
Be asked to become a member of the Nursing Advisory Board
Participate in nursing club meetings
Service Learning Service learning links academic study to community service through structured reflection; it engages students in
responsible and challenging community service; it provides structured opportunities for students to reflect critically on
their experiences; and it emphasizes learning in areas such as communication, critical thinking and community
involvement. The Practical Nursing program believes service learning is valuable for two fundamental and interrelated
reasons: (1) service as a form of practical experience enhances learning in all areas of a college’s curriculum; and (2) the
experience of community reinforces moral and civic values inherent in serving others. 5 Service learning hours are a
mandatory curriculum requirement for the Practical Nursing program. A student will have until the end of their
program to complete and submit required documentation related to the service learning projects they participated in.
Authorization for Release of Student Information
Criminal Background Check
An integral part of the Nursing Programs is the care of patients/clients in clinical settings. To provide this experience, the
College contracts with local clinical facilities. All facilities licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health require
criminal background checks for anyone working at their facilities, including students.
I understand that a facility may check my criminal background and could use the results to refuse to accept me at its
facility. I understand that if I refuse to cooperate with the criminal background check or I have been denied clearance, the
clinical facility will refuse to accept me, and that the Nursing Program does not guarantee an alternative facility
placement. I understand that if no alternative facility placement is available, I will be dismissed from the Nursing
Program.
I authorize Central Lakes College to release information contained in its files (including but not limited to reports, records
and letters or copies thereof) regarding a background study performed by the Department of Human Services, or a request
to the Commissioner of Health for reconsideration of a disqualification, to determine my eligibility to participate in
clinical placements to fulfill the requirements of the nursing program at Central Lakes. This information may be released
to all Central Lakes College clinical facilities. I understand that the facility will review this information to assess whether
I may be permitted to participate in a clinical placement. I understand that I am not legally obligated to provide this
information. If I do provide this information, the data will be considered private under state and federal law, and released
only in accordance with those laws, or with my consent. I provide this information voluntarily and understand that I may
revoke this consent at any time. A photocopy of this authorization may be used in the same manner and with the same
effect as the original documents. This authorization expires one year from the date of my signature.
Data Practices Advisory and Informed Consent/Clinical Placement
The information on the attached HEALTH EXAMINATION FORM and IMMUNITY REQUIREMENTS FORM is
collected because the clinical sites where Central Lakes College places student nurses require that the health information
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about student nurses be made available to them. The information will be used to determine whether a student meets the
clinical site’s health requirements for care providers.
I understand that a clinical site may refuse my participation based on data provided on my Health Examination and
Immunity Requirements form. I understand that if I have not been immunized, a clinical agency may refuse my
participation in clinical experiences at their site. I understand that the CLC Practical Nursing Program does not guarantee
that there will be an alternate clinical site available, and that if no alternative facility placement is available, I will be
dismissed from the program.
I understand that the information collected is private data, and will be disclosed, as needed, to the Director of Nursing at
Central Lakes College and to any clinical site where I am placed as a student, should the clinical site request the data. I
understand that I am not legally required to provide this information to the Central Lakes College; however, my refusal to
provide the information requested in the HEALTH EXAMINATION FORM and IMMUNITY REQUIREMENTS FORM
could mean that a clinical site may refuse to accept me at its facility. I understand that the Nursing Program does not
guarantee an alternative facility placement, and that if no alternative facility placement is available, I will be dismissed
from the Nursing Program.
I authorize Central Lakes College to release the information on the HEALTH EXAMINATION FORM and IMMUNITY
REQUIREMENTS FORM to any facility to which I am assigned while I am enrolled in the nursing program should the
facility request the information. This authorization is valid for one year from the date of my signature.
I authorize Central Lakes College to release my name and date of birth to the clinical agencies of the Central Lakes
College nursing program. I understand that the clinical agencies will review this information and assess whether I may be
permitted to participate in a clinical placement at their facility, and if I am not permitted to participate, CLC does not
guarantee an alternative clinical placement. If no alternative clinical placement is available, I understand that I am unable
to meet the clinical requirements of the program and am therefore ineligible to progress in the program.
Other Important Notices:
Responsibility for health care costs
Health care costs incurred during the period of time students are enrolled in the Nursing Program are the student’s
responsibility.
Disability Services
Central Lakes College values diversity in our college community and is committed to ensuring equal access and
opportunity to qualified students with learning disabilities, speech impairments, information processing disorders, vision
and hearing impairments and physical or mental health disabilities. This website has been developed to provide
information about Disability Services to prospective students, current students and parents, as well as, faculty and staff
and any other individuals who wish to inquire about our services.
Returning and new students: Each semester you must request accommodations for your new classes. Please make your appointment with Disability
Coordinator before the semester starts to get your new Letter of Accommodation and test request forms for your new
classes.
Reasonable Accommodations: There are conditions for which accommodations may be appropriate under the
Americans with Disabilities Act. The Nursing Program will make all reasonable accommodations required by law for
otherwise qualified individuals. To receive accommodations, students should contact the Office for Students with
Disabilities which is located in the Career and Counseling Center. For further information, please contact:
Disability Coordinator – Mallori Sheik Office – E138
Phone: 218-855-8175 Fax: 218-855-8267 Email: [email protected]
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Worker’s Compensation It is the position of the clinical facilities and Central Lakes College that nursing students are not employees of either the
clinical agency or the College for purposes of Worker’s Compensation insurance.
Non-discrimination/Equal Opportunity Central Lakes College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No
person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and
participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin,
disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local
commission as defined by law.
Simulation in Health Care Education Participation Expectations and Confidentiality Statement Learning objectives for simulation in health care education include but are not limited to the following: ) apply basic to
complex nursing skills, b) improve critical thinking skills, c) recreation of high risk/low frequency skills, d) assist in
development of leadership skills and teamwork, and e) provide instant feedback and situation debriefing.
Each simulation experience is meant to offer you an opportunity to experience a mock up of possible clinical experiences
you may encounter in various health care settings and environments. It is our expectation that you participate fully in
these experiences and treat the environment and the patients in the simulation as though they are your patients.
The experience of simulation may evoke some unexpected actions, patient responses and outcomes. Simulation learning
activities are an opportunity to evaluate hospital systems, teamwork activities, as well as individual preparedness during
various patient care situations and emergencies. At the end of many simulations, we will take time to debrief in small
and/or large groups. This will be your opportunity to discuss how you feel the educational experience has gone and what
possible improvements could be made as a system, team, or as an individual. Please be sensitive to your team members
and do not share individual performance issues with other peers. We expect professional behavior and attire when in the
nursing simulation lab (ie, Lab coat, stethoscope). Likewise we expect confidentiality to be maintained so that we can
facilitate a safe, structured learning environment for all nursing students.
Students will be asked to complete evaluation forms related to their simulation experiences. We appreciate your
thoughtful responses regarding your perceptions related to the simulation experience and how we can make improvements
for the future.
Simulation scenarios may be videotaped for debriefing purposes in order to enhance student learning.
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Appendices
Appendix A: Program Course Requirements
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Appendix B: Drug Testing Policy
Central Lakes College Practical and Associate Degree Nursing Programs
Purpose:
The American Nurses Association Code for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (2001) outlines the goals, values, and
ethical principles that direct the profession of nursing and is the standard by which ethical conduct is guided and evaluated
by the profession. According to the Code of Ethics, members of the nursing profession are obligated to take appropriate
action regarding any instances of impaired practice by individuals that place the rights or best interests of the patient in
jeopardy (Provision 3.5). Nurses must be vigilant to protect the patient, the public, and the profession from potential harm
when nursing practice in any setting appears to be impaired (Provision 3.6). The Central Lakes College (CLC) Nursing
Department is therefore committed to providing and maintaining an environment that is free from the influence of illegal
drugs and alcohol in order to help maintain the health, safety, and well-being of students and faculty on campus, and
patients, employees, and visitors in the clinical setting. The CLC Nursing Department has therefore adopted this policy
that applies to all students.
Policy:
The illegal use, possession, transfer, manufacture, distribution, dispensation, sale, and being under the influence
of drugs and inhalants while attending classroom or clinical activities on or off campus are prohibited.
Diverting drugs from CLC will be considered theft and grounds for immediate dismissal.
Tampering with the collection of a specimen will be grounds for discipline up to and including dismissal from the
nursing program.
The use and possession of properly prescribed drugs or medications is permitted provided they do not interfere
with the student’s performance in the classroom, lab, and/or clinical setting. The student is obligated to notify
his/her instructor if there is a question about the ability to perform while taking prescribed medications.
Returning to the classroom, lab, or clinical setting after consuming alcoholic beverages is a violation of this policy
and grounds for discipline.
Procedures
Testing:
In order to carry out our commitment to an alcohol and drug free environment, all students admitted to the nursing
program at CLC are subject to testing in accordance with Minnesota State law. The policy serves as the notice
required under statute and will be provided to all students who are requested to undergo testing.
Reasonable suspicion: Students may be required to be tested if CLC nursing faculty reasonably suspects that the
student:
1. is under the influence of drugs or alcohol and/or;
2. has violated CLC nursing department rules prohibiting drug and alcohol use.
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In order for “reasonable suspicion” to exist, there must be a basis for forming a belief that testing is justified based on
specific facts and rational conclusions drawn from those facts. If an instructor becomes aware of student behavior that
leads the instructor to believe the student may be in violation of the Drug and Alcohol-Testing policy, the following
guidelines shall be used:
1. There are no hard and fast rules about situations requiring testing. Rather, educated judgment should be used in
every situation. The key to when to administer a drug and alcohol test is when observable behavior can be
documented.
2. Time is of the essence. A drug and alcohol test should be administered within a fairly short period of time after
the suspicious behavior is observed. As a general guideline, the test should be accomplished within two (2) hours
of observing the behavior.
3. The conduct in question should be observed by two (2) individuals (instructors/supervisory personnel) whenever
possible. However, the decision to request a test may also be based on a single instructor’s determination.
4. The decision whether to request a drug or alcohol test should be based on observable behavior at the time. While
past events, such as errors in judgment, declining school performance, and accidents may be considered, these
factors alone should not form the basis for the decision to request a drug or alcohol test.
5. In determining whether a drug and alcohol test should be requested, consideration may be given to factors such as
whether the student’s conduct may affect the health, safety, or well-being of any other person; whether the student
has direct contact with other students, patients, employees, or faculty; and security concerns.
6. A student who has sustained or caused another student to sustain a personal injury, has caused an accident during
on or off-campus school-related activities, or has operated or helped operate machines, equipment, or a vehicle
involved in an on or off-campus school-related accident should not be asked to submit to drug and alcohol testing
unless reasonable suspicion is observed that the student is under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol, or has
violated the policy concerning illegal drug and alcohol use.
7. A Determination Checklist should be completed by the individual(s) who have observed the behavior and have
determined that the drug and alcohol test should be requested. The form should be completed as soon as possible
after the incident occurs.
8. The fact that a test was requested or administered is not to be communicated, either orally or in writing, to anyone
except those within the organization who have a need to know this information to perform their job functions or
as required by law.
Additional Considerations:
Prescriptions Medications: Physician prescribed drugs or controlled substances can adversely affect performance and
patient safety in the clinical setting. Therefore, students taking such medications should talk to the prescribing physician
to determine if taking such medications poses a threat to the student’s health or safety on the job, or that of others. If it is
believed such a threat exists, the student is obligated to inform his or her instructor.
Right to Refuse: A student has the right to refuse to be tested. However, a refusal will be treated as a failure to comply
with this policy and may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the nursing program.
Confidentiality: Test results reports and other associated information acquired during the testing process is confidential
information and will only be disclosed as permitted or required by law, or with the written consent of the student being
tested.
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The Laboratory: The laboratory selected to perform the testing will be certified by the National Institute on Drug Abuse,
the College of American Pathologists, or the Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services.
Costs: Costs incurred related to the initial and confirmatory drug and alcohol testing under the reasonable suspicion drug
testing policy are the responsibility of the student.
Negative Test Results: Students who test negative on an initial or confirmatory drug and/or alcohol test will be provided
with written notice of the test results within three (3) days after the CLC nursing program has been notified of the result.
Students whose initial or confirmatory drug test results are negative who have missed clinical time due to reasonable
suspicion drug testing will be provided with the opportunity to make up the clinical days that have been missed.
Positive Test Results: A confirmatory test will automatically be performed on all samples that result in a positive test on
an initial test. Positive test results will be reported to the Director of Nursing. Individuals who test positive on the
confirmatory test will be notified in writing of the test result and has the right to explain the result within three (3) days
after the CLC nursing program has been notified of the results.
Consequences of Positive Test Results:
Drug Tests – Any student who tests positive for marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and/or phencyclidine (PCP)
on a confirmatory drug test has violated the alcohol and drug policy and is therefore ineligible to progress in the nursing
program, and will be referred to a substance abuse professional. A student who has violated the Drug Testing Policy will
be eligible to apply for readmission to the nursing program after one calendar year from the semester in which the
violation occurred. The student must provide documentation of completion of substance abuse treatment in order to be
considered for readmission to the nursing program.
Alcohol Tests: Any student who tests positive for alcohol in any amount on a confirmatory test has violated the drug and
alcohol policy and is therefore ineligible to progress in the nursing program, and will be referred to a substance abuse
professional. A student who has violated the Drug Testing Policy will be eligible to apply for readmission to the nursing
program after one calendar year from the semester in which the violation occurred. The student must provide
documentation of completion of substance above treatment in order to be considered for readmission to the nursing
program.
Training: The college shall ensure instructors designated to determine whether reasonable suspicion exists to require a
student to undergo testing receive a least 60 minutes of training on alcohol misuse and receive at least an additional 60
minutes of training on controlled substance use. The training shall cover physical, behavioral, speech, and performance
indicators of probably alcohol and/or controlled substance misuse.
Reasonable Suspicion Determination Checklist and Collection Procedures
The following process should generally be followed when determining the need for a reasonable suspicion drug and
alcohol test. The instructor shall obtain the facts and use this form to document the circumstances for the requested drug
testing, including information from the student that may provide an alternative explanation for the observed behavior if
reasonable to do so under the circumstances. Documentation should include the sources of information (direct
observation, co-student report, third party report, police, etc.), date and time of observations, and other witnesses. The
request of testing must be based on more than mere speculation, rumors, or intuition, and must be based on objective,
observable symptoms of manifestations associated with being under the influence of an illegal drug or alcohol.
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DETERMINATION CHECKLIST:
The purpose of this form is to assist the instructor in documenting the facts and circumstances behind a decision to
request a student to undertake a reasonable suspicion drug test.
Circle the pertinent items based on your observation of the student. Ask a second instructor or other professional, if
available, to observe the behavior of the suspected impaired student and complete a duplicate form.
1. Walking/Standing:
Normal Stumbling Staggering Falling Swaying
Unsteady Holding On Unable to Walk
2. Speech:
Normal Shouting Silent Slobbering Threatening Whispering Slow
Slurred Rambling/Incoherent
3. Demeanor:
Normal Sleepy Crying Silent Talkative Excited
Fighting
4. Actions:
Normal Resistant Fighting Threatening Erratic Drowsy
Hostile Profanity Hyperactive
5. Eyes:
Normal Bloodshot Watery Glassy Droopy Closed
Blank Stare
6. Face:
Normal Flushed Pale Sweaty
7. Appearance/Clothing:
Normal Unruly Messy Dirty Partially Dressed
Bodily Excrement Stains Stains on Clothing
8. Breath:
Normal Alcohol Odor Faint Alcohol Odor No Alcohol Odor
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Marijuana Odor
9. Movements:
Normal Fumbling Jerky Slow Nervous Hyperactive
10. Eating/Chewing:
Gum Candy Mints Other(Identify, if possible):
11. Judgment (if observed or indicated if not observed):
Normal Violated Safety Procedures Caused Harm to Self or Another Person
Errors in Decisions Caused Equipment Damage Errors in Actions
Not Observed
11. Other Observations:
Discuss the situation with the student in a private location. Important: Explain to the student the behavior(s)
observed and allow the student an opportunity to explain. Be sure to document the response.
Inform the student there is a reason to believe they may have violated the Drug and Alcohol policy. Ask questions
to determine the facts and make the determination that there is or is not reasonable suspicion to warrant a test. Use
this form to document this information.
o Are you feeling ill? Yes No No response
If yes, what are your symptoms?
o Are you under a doctor’s care? Yes No No response
If yes, who is your Doctor?
If yes, call the doctor immediately.
o Did you drink alcohol or and alcoholic beverages today?
Yes No No response
If yes, what did you drink?
Comments: (When? Where? With whom? How much?)
If yes, refer to the Student Acknowledgement section.
Do you need to be referred for medical care?
Yes No No response
o Inform the student that any refusal to cooperate is grounds for discipline, up to and including dismissal from the
nursing program.
o If the student admits to violation of the policy, have them complete the corresponding section on this form.
o If the student does not admit to using drugs, alcohol or other violations of this policy, and there is a reasonable
suspicion the student has violated the policy, testing may be necessary. Testing will typically be conducted by an
approved lab or the emergency room of the clinical agency where the suspicious behavior has been observed per
procedures specified in the drug testing contract between CLC and the clinical agency.
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o Following the testing, the student is to be suspended from the clinical setting until the results of the confirmatory
testing are known.
o If there is reason to believe the student is impaired, the student is to arrange for alternate transportation home or a
taxi voucher will be offered. If it is felt that medical attention is necessary, the student will be referred to ER.
o Completed documentation will be kept on file.
INSTRUCTOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Based on the above, it is determined that reasonable suspicion exists to have this student tested for drugs and
alcohol.
Signature: _________________________________Date: ________Time: ______
Signature: _________________________________Date: ________Time: ______
Based on the above, it is determined that reasonable suspicion does not exist and the student is allowed to return to
the classroom/clinical setting.
Signature: _________________________________Date: _________Time: _______
Signature: ________________________________ Date: _________Time: _______
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Appendix C: Student Success Plan
Central Lakes College Practical Nursing Program Student Success Plan Student Name:
Semester: Date:
This form notifies you that a Student Success Plan will be developed because of:
Absences/Pattern of tardiness Pattern of lack of preparation for clinical practicum
Academic dishonesty Pattern of late/incomplete submission of clinical assignments
Breach of confidentiality/HIPPA violation Less than 80% passing rate in any practical nursing course
Disrespectful behavior to staff/faculty/client(s)/student(s) Client safety compromised
Inappropriate/Unprofessional behavior Failure to meet minimal standards of care
Instructor Comments:
In order to pass the following course(s):
PNUR 1130 Lifespan PNUR 1166 Gerontological Nursing
PNUR 1140 Medication Calculations PNUR 1168 Psychosocial Nursing
PNUR 1149 Clinical Lab I PNUR 1175 Maternal Child Nursing
PNUR 1150 Clinical Lab II PNUR 1265 Medical Surgical Nursing I
PNUR 1160 Practical Nursing Skills Lab PNUR 1270 Medical Surgical Nursing II
You will need to meet the terms of the agreed upon Student Success plan outlined below. Please identify your behavior and
describe a plan for the correction of the behavior(s).
In my own words, I have developed a Student Success Plan because (be specific and professional):
My plan for passing the above course(s) is as follows (provide minimum of 3 specific & measurable strategies):
Failure to meet the terms of this success plan will result in a failing grade for the indicated course(s), and will result in a
failure to progress in the program. I understand that the terms of the Practical Nursing Program Success Plan will last for the
duration of this semester. At that time the nursing faculty will review my situation to determine if I will continue with the
success plan for the next semester. If I am to remain on a student success plan for the next semester, I will be notified of that
decision once a determination has been made. This form will be placed in my permanent PN file. I have read and understand
the above information and agree to the terms of this document:
Student Signature: Date:
Instructor(s) Signature: Date:
Director Signature: Date:______
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Appendix D: Academic Policies Due Process Form
Academic Policies Due Process Form
Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing Programs
Due Process: Students can expect fair treatment in academic matters, and the following steps will be
followed in each situation:
1. Notification of the charge:
2. Presentation of the evidence supporting the charge:
3. An opportunity to respond:
4. Notification of the consequences:
5. Information about the appeal process:
Signatures of all attending Date: __________________
_________________________________ rev 10-22-2012; 11-6-2013; 12/06/2016
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Appendix E: MnSCU Performance Standards for Nursing Programs (PN Courses
identified)
An essential component of the Practical Nursing Program is student participation in clinical experiences
where students care for actual patients and residents at health care facilities. Central Lakes College
contracts with local health care facilities to provide these experiences. Therefore, in order to safely care
for patients in clinical settings and achieve course and program outcomes, students must possess specific
intellectual and physical capabilities. Required capabilities and standards are outlined below*, and are
compatible with the scope of practice as defined by the Minnesota Board of Nursing. The examples listed
are not intended to be a complete list of all tasks in the Practical Nursing Program.
Reasonable accommodations to meet the following standards may be available for otherwise program-
qualified individuals with disabilities. Central Lakes College is committed to a policy of
nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity and works to provide reasonable
accommodations for all persons with disabilities. Accommodations are provided on an individualized, as-
needed basis, determined through the appropriate documentation of need. Please contact Mallori Sheik,
Disability Coordinator, for more information if you think you may need an accommodation for disability
at 218-855-8175, or [email protected], Office E138.
Capability Standard Examples PN Courses
INTELLECTUAL
Cognitive Perception The ability to perceive events
realistically, to think, clearly
and rationally, and to function
appropriately in routine and
stressful situations.
Students must be able to
independently and accurately
assess or contribute to the
assessment of a client.
Identify
changes in
client health
status
Prioritize
multiple
nursing
activities in a
variety of
situations
PNUR 1149
(CO): Report client change of status to
appropriate nurse and/ or instructor
(SLO: Professional Identity, Nursing
Practice)
PNUR 1150
(CO): Correctly use the nursing process
to plan care for patients: by correct use
of the daily worksheets, gather data,
prioritize, recognize and report any
changes or abnormalities, determine
patient needs and identify nursing
interventions, and evaluate
effectiveness of nursing interventions.
(SLO: Quality Improvement)
(CO): Prioritize care for multiple
patients. (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment, Patient Centered
Care)
Critical Thinking
Careful thought,
reasoned judgment.
Differentiated from
Critical thinking skills
demanded of nurses require
the ability to learn and reason,
to integrate, analyze and
Able to make
effective
decisions in
the classroom
PNUR 1149(CO): Report client change
of status to appropriate nurse and/ or
instructor (SLO: Professional Identity,
Nursing Practice)
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personal opinion and
superficial
memorization of facts
by the ability to
obtain and use an
appropriate quantity
and quality of data
for a given situation.
Critical thinkers
question assumptions,
routines, and rituals,
reconsider “known
facts” when new
information becomes
available and develop
new “rules” when old
ones fail or
unavailable.
synthesize data concurrently.
Students must be able to solve
problems rapidly, consider
alternatives and make a
decision for managing or
intervening in the care of a
client.
and in the
clinical sites.
Develop/contr
ibute to
nursing care
plans that
accurately
reflect client
concerns.
Able to make
decisions
reflective of
classroom
learning in the
clinical sites.
PNUR 1150
(CO): Practice the ability to utilize the
nursing process in the collection of data,
identification of patient problems,
development of nursing interventions
and the evaluation of the effectiveness
of the nursing interventions
implemented in the care of their
patients, while integrating the nursing
process in terms of clinical judgment,
and critical thinking. (SLO: Quality
Improvement)
(CO): Prepare and administer of
medications to clients according to
Practical Nursing student scope of
practice and current facility policy.
(SLO: Nursing Practice, Nursing
Judgment, Patient Centered Care)
PNUR 1160
(CO): Recognize the effect nursing
skills and interventions have on the
promotion of health and adaptation in
patients (SLO: Patient Centered Care)
PNUR 1265
(CO): Demonstrate critical thinking
skills through utilizing the nursing
process. (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Professional Identity)
Capability Standard Examples PN Courses
MOTOR SKILLS
Motor Skills Ambulatory capability
sufficient to maintain a center
of gravity when met with an
opposing force as in lifting,
supporting, and/or transferring
a client.
Position
clients
Reach,
manipulate,
and operate
equipment,
instruments
and supplies
e.g. syringes,
sterile
equipment,
and monitors
PNUR 1149
(CO): Perform nursing skills safely and
correctly (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment)
(CO): Document patient /resident data
accurately in medical record using
correct charting procedures,
abbreviations, medical terminology and
utilizing technology information
resources. (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment, Patient Centered
Care)
PNUR 1150
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Perform/use
electronic
documentation
Lift, carry,
push and pull
Perform CPR
(CO): Perform nursing skills safely and
correctly (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment)
(CO): Demonstrate accurate knowledge
and psychomotor skills to administer
medications utilizing the 7 rights of
medication administration. (SLO:
Nursing Practice, Nursing Judgment)
(CO): Demonstrate ability to
consistently provide a safe and effective
care environment to patients across the
lifespan. (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment, Patient Centered
Care)
(CO): Document in the patient’s
medical record and student’s daily
worksheets, using correct charting
procedures, abbreviations, medical
terminology, and utilizing technology
information resources. (SLO: Nursing
Practice, Nursing Judgment, Patient
Centered Care)
PNUR 1160
(CO): Practice fundamental nursing
psychomotor skills (SLO: Nursing
Practice)
(CO): Use informatics recourses for the
role LPNs have in the delivery of
simulated patient care (ex: EMR, drug
resources, and patient simulators) (SLO:
Nursing Practice)
Mobility Ambulatory capability
sufficient to maintain a center
of gravity when met with an
opposing force as in lifting,
supporting, and/or transferring
a client.
Propel
wheelchairs,
stretchers,
etc., alone or
with
assistance as
available
Transport
supplies to
client room
Work around
bedside with
other
personnel
Lift a child
Move and lift
clients in and
out of bed,
PNUR 1149
(CO): Perform nursing skills safely and
correctly (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment)
PNUR 1150
(CO): Perform nursing skills safely and
correctly (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment)
(CO): Demonstrate ability to
consistently provide a safe and effective
care environment to patients across the
lifespan. (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment, Patient Centered
Care)
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wheelchair or
cart
Assist with
transfer and
walking of
patients who
may require
substantial
support
PNUR 1160
(CO): Practice fundamental nursing
psychomotor skills (SLO: Nursing
Practice)
Activity Tolerance Ability to tolerate lengthy
periods of physical activity. Move quickly
and/or
continuously
Tolerate long
periods of
standing
and/or sitting
PNUR 1149
(CO): Perform nursing skills safely and
correctly (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment)
PNUR 1150
(CO): Perform nursing skills safely and
correctly (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment)
(CO): Demonstrate ability to
consistently provide a safe and effective
care environment to patients across the
lifespan. (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment, Patient Centered
Care)
PNUR 1160
(CO): Practice fundamental nursing
psychomotor skills (SLO: Nursing
Practice)
Capability Standard Examples PN Courses
COMMUNICATIONS
Communication Communicate in English with
others in oral and written form.
Able to communicate with
clients and members of the
health care team in order to
plan and deliver safe care.
Utilize oral
and written
communicatio
n skills
sufficiently for
teaching/learni
ng and for
interaction
with others
Read,
understand,
write, and
speak English
Explain
treatment
procedures
PNUR 1149
(CO): Demonstrate therapeutic
communication techniques when
communicating with all members of the
healthcare team as well as family and
nursing instructors(SLO: Collaboration)
(CO): Document patient /resident data
accurately in medical record using
correct charting procedures,
abbreviations, medical terminology and
utilizing technology information
resources. (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment, Patient Centered
Care)
(CO): Explain simple procedures to
patients and family members as they
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Initiate and/or
reinforce
health
teaching
Document
client
responses
Clarify
communicatio
n received
perform the tasks (SLO: Nursing
Practice, Quality Improvement)
PNUR 1150
(CO): Demonstrate therapeutic
communication techniques when
communicating with client, family,
healthcare providers and nursing
instructors. (SLO: Collaboration)
(CO): Explain simple and complex
procedures to patients and family
members before and during
implementation. (SLO: Nursing
Practice, Quality Improvement)
(CO): Document in the patient’s
medical record and student’s daily
worksheets, using correct charting
procedures, abbreviations, medical
terminology, and utilizing technology
information resources. (SLO: Nursing
Practice, Nursing Judgment, Patient
Centered Care)
PNUR 1160
(CO): Practice therapeutic
communication in the performance of
fundamental nursing skill (SLO:
Nursing Judgment)
PNUR 1168
(CO): Use therapeutic communication
(SLO: Nursing Judgment)
PNUR 1175
(CO): Explain the pediatric child’s
hospital experience in each stage of
development (SLO: Patient Centered
Care)
(CO): Identify developmental
characteristics and teaching and
learning strategies that are appropriate
to the pediatric patient (SLO: Patient
Centered Care, Nursing Practice,
Quality Improvement)
PNUR 1265
(CO): Demonstrate communication
patterns that serve to enhance
interpersonal relationships with
patients, peers, instructors and members
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of the health care team. (SLO:
Collaboration, Professional Identity)
Interpersonal
Relationships
Interact with clients, families,
staff, peers, instructors, and
groups from a variety of
social, emotional, cultural and
intellectual backgrounds.
Establish
rapport with
clients,
families, and
colleagues
Respond in a
professional/
therapeutic
manner to a
variety of
client
expressions
and behaviors
PNUR 1149
(CO): Demonstrate therapeutic
communication techniques when
communicating with all members of the
healthcare team as well as family and
nursing instructors(SLO: Collaboration)
PNUR 1150
(CO): Demonstrate therapeutic
communication techniques when
communicating with client, family,
healthcare providers and nursing
instructors. (SLO: Collaboration)
PNUR 1168
(CO): Use therapeutic communication
(SLO: Nursing Judgment)
(CO): Explain how culture influences a
patient’s health and illness (SLO:
Patient Centered Care)
PNUR 1166
(CO): Identify the nurse’s role in caring
for a patient with behavioral changes
(SLO: Nursing Practice, Nursing
Judgment)
(CO): Identify the stages of death and
dying and the nurse’s role in each stage,
including interventions (SLO: Nursing
Practice, Nursing Judgment)
PNUR 1265
(CO): Demonstrate communication
patterns that serve to enhance
interpersonal relationships with
patients, peers, instructors and members
of the health care team. (SLO:
Collaboration, Professional Identity)
Capability Standard Examples PN Courses
SENSES
Hearing Auditory ability sufficient to
hear normal conversation
and/or assess health needs
Ability to
monitor
alarms,
emergency
PNUR 1149
(CO): Demonstrate therapeutic
communication techniques when
communicating with all members of the
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signals,
auscultatory
sounds, e.g.
B/P, heart,
lung, and
bowel sounds,
cries for help,
and telephone
interactions/
dictation
Communicate
s with clients,
families and
colleagues
healthcare team as well as family and
nursing instructors(SLO: Collaboration)
(CO): Perform nursing skills safely and
correctly (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment)
PNUR 1150
(CO): Demonstrate therapeutic
communication techniques when
communicating with client, family,
healthcare providers and nursing
instructors. (SLO: Collaboration)
(CO): Perform nursing skills safely and
correctly (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment)
(CO): Demonstrate ability to
consistently provide a safe and effective
care environment to patients across the
lifespan. (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment, Patient Centered
Care)
PNUR 1160
(CO): Practice fundamental nursing
psychomotor skills (SLO: Nursing
Practice)
Vision Visual ability sufficient for
observation, assessment, and
performance of safe nursing
care.
Observes
client
responses
Discriminates
color changes
Accurately
reads
measurement
on client
related
equipment
Read
medication
labels
Read syringe
accurately
Evaluate for a
safe
environment
PNUR 1149
(CO): Perform nursing skills safely and
correctly (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment)
PNUR 1150
(CO): Perform nursing skills safely and
correctly (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment)
PNUR 1160
(CO): Practice fundamental nursing
psychomotor skills (SLO: Nursing
Practice)
(CO): Demonstrate fundamental nursing
data collection and monitoring skills
(SLO: Nursing Practice)
(CO): Demonstrate medication safety
measures and national patient safety
goals(SLO: Nursing Judgment)
(CO): Interpret medication orders
written and verbal (SLO: Nursing
Judgment)
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(CO): Identify medication terms and
abbreviations (SLO: Nursing Practice)
PNUR 1168
(CO): Describe key components of
psychosocial observation (SLO:
Nursing Practice)
PNUR 1166
(CO): Identify factors that affect drug
interactions with the elderly and nursing
interventions used in medication
administration (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment)
PNUR 1265
(CO): Recognize common skin
conditions, treatments and nursing
management. (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment)
Tactile Tactile ability sufficient for
physical assessment, inclusive
of size, shape, temperature and
texture.
Performs
palpation, e.g.
pulse
Performs
functions of
physical
examination
and/or those
related to
therapeutic
intervention
e.g. insertion
of a catheter
PNUR 1149
(CO): Perform nursing skills safely and
correctly (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment)
PNUR 1150
(CO): Perform nursing skills safely and
correctly (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment)
(CO): Demonstrate accurate knowledge
and psychomotor skills to administer
medications utilizing the 7 rights of
medication administration. (SLO:
Nursing Practice, Nursing Judgment)
PNUR 1160
(CO): Practice fundamental nursing
psychomotor skills (SLO: Nursing
Practice)
(CO): Demonstrate fundamental nursing
data collection and monitoring skills
(SLO: Nursing Practice)
(CO): Demonstrate medication safety
measures and national patient safety
goals(SLO: Nursing Judgment)
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Capabilities Standard Examples PN Courses
PSYCHOSOCIAL
Psychosocial
Behaviors
Possess the emotional health
required for full use of
intellectual abilities, the
exercise of good judgment,
and the prompt and safe
completion of all
responsibilities.
Demonstrate
professional
abilities of
trust-
worthiness,
empathy,
integrity,
confidentiality
Be able to
change, and
display
flexibility
Learn to
function in the
face of
uncertainties
and stressful
situations
PNUR 1149
(CO): Demonstrate professional
behaviors in the clinical setting by
maintaining patient/resident
confidentiality, maintaining dress code
as written in PN handbook,
demonstrating a positive attitude,
seeking out new learning experiences,
accepting constructive criticism,
reporting to clinical on time and
prepared, and complying with allotted
time for breaks (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Professional Identity)
(CO): Document patient /resident data
accurately in medical record using
correct charting procedures,
abbreviations, medical terminology and
utilizing technology information
resources. (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment, Human Flourishing)
(CO): Report client change of status to
appropriate nurse and/ or instructor
(SLO: Professional Identity, Nursing
Practice)
PNUR 1150
(CO): Demonstrate professional
behaviors in the clinical setting by
maintaining patient/resident
confidentiality, maintaining dress code
as written in PN handbook,
demonstrating a positive attitude,
seeking out new learning experiences,
accepting constructive criticism,
reporting to clinical on time and
prepared, and complying with allotted
time for breaks (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Professional Identity)
(CO): Maintain positive attitude as
demonstrated by accepting constructive
criticism and seeking out learning
experiences. (SLO: Professional
Identity)
(CO): Demonstrate caring and safety
principles in nursing practice while
maintaining patient confidentiality,
cultural diversity, holism, and patient
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advocacy. (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment)
(CO): Prioritize care for multiple
patients. (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment, Patient Centered
Care)
PNUR 1160
(CO): Begin recognize and demonstrate
nursing values including caring,
altruism, human dignity, and integrity in
the performance of fundamental nursing
skills (SLO: Patient Centered Care)
PNUR 1168
(CO): Practice professional boundary
issues and implications for nursing
practice (SLO: Nursing Judgment,
Professional Identity)
PNUR 1265
(CO): Recognize the professional,
ethical and legal framework in the
scope of practice of a practical nurse.
(SLO: Nursing Judgment, Professional
Identity)
(CO): Demonstrate ability to
consistently provide a safe and effective
care environment to adult patients
(SLO: Nursing Judgment, Professional
Identity)
PNUR 1270
(CO): Explain the changing healthcare
system and its application to the nursing
profession. (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Professional Identity)
(CO): Discuss financial issues regarding
health care and the LPN role (SLO:
Nursing Practice, Professional Identity)
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Capabilities Standard Examples PN Courses
ENVIRONMENTAL
Environmental
Adaptability
Ability to tolerate
environmental stressors. Work with
chemicals and
detergents
Tolerate
exposure to
odors
Work in close
proximity to
others
Work in areas
of potential
physical
violence
Work with
infectious
agents and
blood-borne
pathogens
Work in
environments
that may have
allergens, such
as latex
PNUR 1149
(CO): Perform nursing skills safely and
correctly (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment)
PNUR 1150
(CO): Perform nursing skills safely and
correctly (SLO: Nursing Practice,
Nursing Judgment)
PNUR 1160
(CO): Practice fundamental nursing
psychomotor skills (SLO: Nursing
Practice)
PNUR 1168
(CO): Describe the impact of patient
behavior problems in the healthcare
setting (SLO: Patient Centered Care)
(CO): Recognize defense mechanisms
and adaptive and maladaptive coping
(SLO: Patient Centered Care)
(CO): Describe key components of
psychosocial observation (SLO:
Nursing Practice)
PNUR 1175
(CO): Explain the nurses role in
reporting child abuse (SLO: Nursing
Practice, Nursing Judgment)
*The above Standards have been adopted from the MnSCU Performance Standards for Nursing Programs,
which were developed by a task force of representatives from nursing education in Minnesota developed
these Technical Standards. Educational institutions represented were: Bemidji State University, The
College of St. Scholastica, Lake Superior College, Itasca Community College, Rainy River Community
College, Mesabi Range Community and Technical College, Hibbing Community College, and Riverland
Community and Technical College. Adaptations were made from the Core Performance Standards of the
University of Arizona, Minnesota West Practical Nursing Program, and Iowa Community Colleges.
Presented to Minnesota Practical Nursing Education Directors’ Association DA on 5/3/02; 1/24/03, and
4/4/03.
Revised 10/11/02, 1/21/03 and 3/28/03.
Presented and revised by Minnesota Practical Nursing Education and Associate Degree Education
Directors’Association on 1/29/2010.
Adopted for use by the CLC Nursing Programs on May 21, 2013
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